Senior, Stamps School of Art & Design
Digital Software, Print
Abstract
Stellar Narratives is a visually rich zine exploring pivotal concepts in space science from January to July (excluding February): The Big Bang, UFOs, Gravitational Waves, the International Space Station, Black Holes, and Voyager 1. Each monthly spread features vibrant digital collages and illustrations paired with scientific explanations. This project celebrates humanity’s quest to understand the universe through an artistic and educational lens.
Stellar Narratives
This zine is a fusion of art and science, designed to inspire curiosity about the cosmos. The project consists of six spreads representing the months from January to July (excluding February). Each month explores a major scientific concept or milestone in space exploration:
The Big Bang (January), UFOs (March), Gravitational Waves (April), the International Space
Station (May), Black Holes (June), and Voyager 1 (July).
Artistic Components
The zine employs vibrant digital collages and illustrations, using colors and textures to evoke the vastness and mystery of space. Each page reflects its monthly theme:
- January – The Big Bang: A chaotic explosion of colors to symbolize the creation of the universe.
- March – UFOs: Abstract forms and glowing lights to capture the allure of the unknown.
- April – Gravitational Waves: Fluid, wave-like patterns to visualize ripples in spacetime.
- May – International Space Station: Precise, geometric illustrations mirroring its engineered design.
- June – Black Holes: Deep blacks and swirling gradients emphasizing their enigmatic nature.
- July – Voyager 1: A blend of retro-futurism and cosmic imagery celebrating humanity’s farthest-reaching spacecraft.
Scientific Principles
Each month introduces a new scientific concept, combining art with educational content:
- The Big Bang (January): Depicts the universe’s origin 13.8 billion years ago, highlighting evidence of cosmic microwave background radiation.
- UFOs (March): Investigates unidentified aerial phenomena, blending myth and scientific analysis.
- Gravitational Waves (April): Demonstrates Einstein’s prediction of ripples in spacetime caused by massive cosmic events.
- International Space Station (May): Celebrates its contributions to microgravity research and international cooperation.
- Black Holes (June): Explores their immense gravity and the concept of event horizons.
- Voyager 1 (July): Honors its journey into interstellar space and the “Golden Record.”